The Good Work Plan – Upcoming Employment Law Changes for April 2020

The Good Work Plan – Upcoming Employment Law Changes for April 2020

The Good Work Plan is coming on 6 April 2020 and is set to be the biggest shake-up of employment law in a generation.

Notable changes include:

  • An increase in the holiday pay calculation period;
  • Increased protection for agency workers;
  • A written statement of particulars of employment from day one.

Find out more by clicking here and reading this range of guidance from preferred supplier, Citation.

Brand-new guidance: defining employment status

The issue underpinning the Good Work Plan changes coming into effect in April is that of defining employment status. Citation’s Head of Employment Law, Gillian McAteer, outlines some common misconceptions.[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-mouse-pointer”]WATCH THE NEW GUIDANCE

Free guides and resources for Scottish Care Members

Scottish Care members are free-to-access Citation’s most popular relevant resources:[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download”]Free template: building an employee contract for a care worker[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download”]Back-to-basics HR & Employment Law guide[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download”]

Your complete guide to care inspections, to help you achieve outstanding ratings

[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download”]A complete guide to recruitment and retention in care[vc_message message_box_style=”solid-icon” message_box_color=”sky” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-download”]A free guide to using, fitting and maintaining bedrails properlyCitation’s complete archive of free guides and resources can be accessed here.

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Citation also offers Scottish Care members preferential rates on their HR & Employment Law services including 24/7 advice line, dedicated local consultant, and full documentation – including contracts of employment and templates.

Just let them know you’re a member of Scottish Care when enquiring, using the contact details above.

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